New Ag Minister Moves to Cut Red Tape

New federal Agriculture Minister Kody Blois is getting down to work quickly, moving to cut red tape for the ag sector

Higher February Inflation Rate Clouds Interest Rate Outlook

Canadian inflation ran hotter than expected in February, even before the impacts of a potential trade war with the US are felt.

Ontario Farmland Values Up Just Modestly in 2024

Ontario farmland values followed the national trend higher in 2024, but the gains were among the weakest of all the provinces.

Communication, adaptability and focus: keys to navigating uncertainty

Saskatchewan Leads Way as National Farmland Values Rise Again in 2024

Saskatchewan led the way as national farmland values continued their steady climb higher in 2024.

Chicago Close: Wheat Climbs on Wild Plains Weather

Wheat futures moved solidly higher on Monday as the market reacted to increasingly dry conditions on the US southern Plains. Corn was a bit higher, and soybeans little changed.

ICE Close: Canola Ends Week with More Losses

Canola futures ended lower on Friday, posting a fifth straight day of losses.

Chicago Close: Corn, Wheat Weaker on Tariff Fears

Tariff fears helped to send corn and wheat futures lower on Friday, while soybeans managed gains.

Map: Weather Concerns Rising for US Winter Wheat Crop

Notwithstanding trade and tariff uncertainty, the wheat market may turn out to be a pleasant surprise for producers in 2025-26.

ICE Close: Canola Down Again on Tariff Pressure

Canola futures remained pointed lower on Thursday, falling for the fourth straight day.

Chicago Close: Wheat Supported by Southern Plains Dryness

Wheat futures closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by continued dryness for the US winter wheat crop on the southern Plains. Corn and soybeans were higher as well.

Maps: Risk of Dry Weather for Southern Prairie Heading into Summer; Ontario Wetter

The southern Prairies could see drier weather heading into the summer, while southern Ontario producers could be dealing with wetter-than-normal conditions for planting, according to the Weather Network’s seasonal forecast...

The Agronomists: Success with edible beans featuring Wade Bickell & Dennis Lange

Edible or dry beans come in several shapes, colours, and sizes, but they all have incredible earning potential if done right. To dig in to the how, when, and why of edible bean production, this episode of The Agronomists f...